The Buddha on Kindness and Compassion for All Beings/All Creatures. With Quotes from the Buddha
The Buddha spoke in Pali. Sabbe Satta are two Pali words for All Beings/All Creatures. …
The Buddha
Guru Purnima. Full Moon of July. A Day to Show Respect to One’s Spiritual Teacher(s). Stay Mindful of any Darkness, or even a grey area, in Guru Devotion
As the years pass by, I hear more frequently from the Sangha, the language of Guru-ji. It is said to me, as far as I can tell, as a term of endearment. It might be said to try to wind me up! …
The Buddha and Rod Stewart. The Raft and Sailing to be Free
At first glance, you probably cannot imagine much connection between the Buddha and rock/pop singer, Rod Stewart. I have found one. Admittedly, it is a little tenuous.
The Buddha gave a classic discourse on The Simile of the Snake on grasping onto the teachings which end up causing harm and suffering, such use of the teachings for self-righteousness, putting down others and inflaming self-importance. …
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Bright Star. A Poem by John Keats (1795–1821). Plus line-by-line in Plain English.
The best of poems has the potential to offer us a depth of profound realisation with lasting insights. …
Bright Star. A Poem by John Keats (1795–1821). Plus line-by-line in Plain English.Read More »
Right View. A Major Discourse of the Buddha. A Challenging Inquiry for Daily Life. Join our Buddha Study Guide. Saturday 19 March 2022
Sutta 9. Right View. This is one of the most comprehensive discourses in the entire Canon. Buddha Study Guide. Zoom Meeting takes place on Saturday 19 March 2022.
Three sessions on the Day.
Three sessions on the Day.
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